Lun Yu – The Analects of Confucius

Lunyu XII. 14. (307)

The art of governing.
Tsze-chang asked about government. The Master said, "The art of governing is to keep its affairs before the mind without weariness, and to practice them with undeviating consistency."

Legge XII.14.

Tzu-chang asked about government. The Master said, 'Over daily routine do not show weariness, and when there is action to be taken, give of your best.'